Seth Edwards
Whitehorse,YT
Summary
Friendly Metal Worker offering high levels of craftsmanship, with dedication to customer satisfaction and product quality. Skilled in all manner of metal fabrication and CNC, as well as GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW welding processes. Experience with sandblasting, painting, and powdercoating metals. Experience with construction, carpentry, plumbing, and more.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
Mosquito Jet Boats
03.2025 - Current
- Executed welding tasks across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of various wiring assemblies for trailers/trucks/etc.
- Executed various vehicle repair and maintenance tasks.
Welder
Quantum Machineworks
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Metal Fabricator
Duncan's Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Layout, fabrication, and installation of standard and custom designs including kitchen systems, handrails, ductwork, etc.
- Metal painting/powdercoating
- Forklift operation
- Safe operation of machinery pertaining to metal fabrication such as brakes, shears, punches, notchers, band saws, etc.
- Safe operation of powered and non-powered hand tools.
- Knowledge and implementation of WHMIS.
- Refurbishing of customer supplied materials.
- Working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum.
- Inventory
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Housing Maintenance
Self-Employed
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
- Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.
- Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility.
- Cleanup of vacated houses to prepare for next tenant.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
Metal Fabricator
Dement's Mechanical Corp.
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Worked with field crews to install commercial duct systems
- Fabrication of commercial duct systems
- Shop/building maintenance
- Forklift operation
Shift Supervisor
Domino's Pizza
06.2006 - 04.2012
- Leading team in the preparation and execution of food orders
- Customer service
- Receiving and completing orders by phone and online
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Advertising and monthly creation of specials/deals
Education
No Degree - Sheet Metal Worker Level 2
SAIT
Calgary, ABHigh School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Prince Frederick, MD, USA06.1998
Skills
- Experienced with metal fabrication machinery, hand tools, and CNC operation
- Ability to read blueprints and determine specifications
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
Certification
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- Powered Industrial Truck Training
- Fall Protection
- Confined Spaces
- Welder Qualification - Transferable Tack Welder
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
Mosquito Jet Boats
03.2025 - Current
Welder
Quantum Machineworks
02.2022 - 06.2023
Metal Fabricator
Duncan's Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2022
Housing Maintenance
Self-Employed
10.2013 - 06.2016
Metal Fabricator
Dement's Mechanical Corp.
05.2012 - 10.2013
Shift Supervisor
Domino's Pizza
06.2006 - 04.2012
No Degree - Sheet Metal Worker Level 2
SAIT
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
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